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  • Jharkhand bandh has tremendous impact in five districts, dozens of trains stuck, many highways stalled

    Jharkhand bandh has tremendous impact in five districts, dozens of trains stuck, many highways stalled

    Ranchi (IANS). 12 meetings were called on Tuesday by tribal organizations to demand the status of Santali language as the first official language in Jharkhand, publication of text books in Olchiki script, formation of Santali Academy and teaching of this language in schools and colleges of the state. The hour-long Jharkhand bandh had a tremendous impact in many areas of the state.

    In Jamshedpur, Chaibasa, Ramgarh, Dumka, Seraikela-Kharsawan districts, bandh supporters blocked highways to railway tracks. Bandh supporters also blocked roads in some other districts. Train operations on the Tata-Kharagpur rail section came to a standstill since Tuesday morning. Thousands of bandh supporters who descended on several major roads including Ranchi-Tata, Ranchi-Patna, Dumka-Rampurhat, Dumka-Bhagalpur, Chaibasa-Tata blocked various places. There was a long queue of vehicles at various places. Thousands of people stuck in jam at different places remained upset. Tires were set on fire at many places on the roads. Bandh supporters sat on dharna at various places on the railway tracks.

    Durgacharan Murmu, the state general secretary of Olchiki Hul Baisi, the largest organization that has called the bandh, has said that this 12-hour bandh has been called only to convey the message of its demands to the government. If our demands are not met, an indefinite strike will be called in the coming days. Govindpur under Chakradharpur railway division, Talaburu railway gate of Haldipukhur railway section, Chiruguda situated between Ghatshila and Dhalbhumgarh stations of Kharagpur railway division, Dumka-Rampur railway section in Santhal Pargana, dozens of trains standing at various places due to bandh supporters sitting Stayed Railways had to operate many long distance trains through diverted routes.

    Many trains like Tatanagar-Badampahar MEMU Special, Gorakhpur-Shalimar Express, Okha-Shalimar Express, CSMT-Howrah Mumbai Mail, Pune-Howrah Azad Hind Express, LTT Shalimar Kurla Express, Ahmedabad-Howrah Express, were halted at various stations. Markets also remained closed in many areas of Jamshedpur and Chaibasa.

    Hundreds of men and women agitators blocked Highway 49 and Highway 18 in Bahragora since morning. There was a jam of eight to ten kilometers on both these roads. Similarly, in Dumka, the agitators remained on the main roads leading to Rampurhat and Bhagalpur since 8 am. The Ranchi-Patna road was blocked for hours in Ramgarh district. Police-administration did not work in front of bandh supporters. There was silence in market-haat at many places including Chandil, Musabani, Adityapur, Chakulia, Chaibasa.

  • Tamil Nadu government is selling tomatoes at ration shops

    Tamil Nadu government is selling tomatoes at ration shops

    Chennai (IANS). To control the rising prices of tomatoes and to provide relief to the public, the Tamil Nadu government has started selling tomatoes at ration shops.

    Under this new system of the Tamil Nadu government, tomatoes will be available at Rs 60 per kg at 82 ration shops.

    Tomato prices across the state are currently ruling at Rs 120-140 per kg.

    Sources in the state civil supplies department told IANS that the sale is limited to one kilogram per person.

    IANS had earlier reported that Tamil Nadu would soon start selling tomatoes through ration shops.

    Tamil Nadu Cooperation Minister S. Periyakaruppan chaired a meeting at the state secretariat regarding the sale of tomatoes.

    The minister told IANS that if tomato prices continue to rise, the state government will take more steps to buy more produce and sell it at lower prices so that consumers are not affected.

    Apart from ration shops, farm fresh outlets are also selling tomatoes.

  • Uncontrolled truck collided with two vehicles, 7 died

    Uncontrolled truck collided with two vehicles, 7 died

    Dhule (IANS). At least seven people were killed and six others injured after an uncontrolled container truck rammed into two vehicles and then rammed into a roadside dhaba in Maharashtra’s Dhule. An official gave this information on Tuesday.

    This horrific accident took place near Palasner village around noon. It is being told that the truck went out of control after brake failure on the Mumbai-Agra National Highway. The truck hit two small vehicles and rammed into an eatery near the bus-stop.

    The accident took place when the truck was on its way to Dhule from Madhya Pradesh. Senior officials have reached the spot for investigation.

  • Bengal Election Commission appoints two nodal officers for Panchayat elections

    Bengal Election Commission appoints two nodal officers for Panchayat elections

    Kolkata (IANS). The West Bengal State Election Commission (WBSEC) on Tuesday informed the Calcutta High Court that it has appointed two nodal officers for the panchayat elections to be held on Saturday.

    These two officers are Additional Director General (Law and Order) of West Bengal Police Javed Shamim and West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS)-cadre officer Amitabh Sengupta.

    The election body informed the court in the form of an affidavit.

    Shamim will play a key role in coordination with WBSEC regarding deployment of Central Armed Forces personnel for various election related work.

    At the same time, Sengupta will play the role of coordinator between the commission and the state government.

    On Monday, the WBSEC informed the court that the Union Home Ministry has confirmed the sending of 485 more companies of the Central Armed Forces for the upcoming elections.

    With this, the total strength of the central forces has increased to 822. 337 companies are already deployed.

  • Police arrested businessman on charges of fraud of 27 lakhs

    Police arrested businessman on charges of fraud of 27 lakhs

    Raipur. Even after two years, a crime of cheating has been registered against the businessman who did not supply betel nuts and did not return the amount. Ganj police said that Saurabh Dulhani, a resident of Telibandha Ravigram, has a shop number 105 on the first floor of Arihant Complex in Ganj area. Two years ago, on 15-7-21 at 1.30 pm, Prem Bothra offered to supply supari, chuara. Both knew each other well.

    Coming to his words, Sourav placed an order of Rs 27 lakh. And within a fortnight till September 2, Prem took a total of Rs 27 lakh from Saurabh. Neither the goods were delivered till two years and he kept on heeding to return the amount. Saurabh lodged a 420 crime against Prem in Ganj police last evening.

  • Rotten dead body of a middle aged man found in the forest

    Rotten dead body of a middle aged man found in the forest

    Jashpur. A rotten dead body of a middle-aged man has been found in Pokharatoli forest of Dokda Chowki. Sensation has spread in the area after the body was found. After killing, there is a possibility of throwing the dead body in the forest. At present, the police is engaged in the investigation of the case. Facts will come out only after investigation.

  • Two robbers who targeted elderly and women arrested

    Two robbers who targeted elderly and women arrested

    Bhilai. Supela Police has achieved great success in Durg. Police have arrested two robbers who targeted elderly and women. The police have recovered 20 mobiles, Activa vehicles from the accused, the cost of which has been estimated at Rs 5 lakh. Giving information, Supela police station in-charge Durgesh Sharma said that the incidents of loot were happening with the commuters for a few months. A team was formed regarding this and a close watch was kept on the accused.

    On the basis of information and description of the informer, Jawahar Nagar IHSDP Colony Vaishali Nagar resident S. Sachin alias Zahar and Aditya Yadav alias Dumpy of Quarter No. 37/B Sangram Chowk Camp 1 were apprehended. On interrogating both the youths, they told the police that they accepted robbing mobiles from passers-by in Supela, Smriti Nagar, Vaishali Nagar, Mohan Nagar, Bhilai Bhatti.

    20 mobiles, vehicles used in the incident have been seized from the accused. In this action TI Durgesh Kumar Sharma, Sub-Inspector Satish Sahu, Sauni Rajendra Deshmukh, Pradhan Santosh Sharma, Prakash Tiwari, Constable Avesh Siddki, Nitesh Pandey, Virendra Yadav, Durgesh Singh, Bhim Yadav, Niyaz Khan, Ashish, Shailesh Yadav, Junaid Siddki Adi has made an important contribution.

  • Heavy rains disrupt life in Karnataka

    Heavy rains disrupt life in Karnataka

    Mangaluru (IANS). Heavy rains lashed parts of Karnataka throwing normal life out of gear in the state. Coastal areas of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts have been receiving heavy rains since Monday evening. For the first time this season, the monsoon has now gained momentum.

    Torrential rains in Mangaluru left low-lying areas inundated with water, while traffic was also affected due to water-logging.

    Due to overflowing of rain drains, water has accumulated up to four to five feet in some areas of the city.

    The authorities have declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Mangaluru, Mulki, Moodbidri, Ullal and Bantwal on Tuesday.

    Buses remained off the roads due to floods in many areas, causing inconvenience to commuters.

    The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in the coastal districts till Wednesday.

  • Female supervisor became victim of road accident

    Female supervisor became victim of road accident

    Raigarh. National Highway Kashiram Chowk, which has become a death zone, collided with the supervisor iron load trailer riding a scooty on the highway. In which scooty’s test flew away. In the accident, the female supervisor has got internal injury in the waist.

    According to eyewitnesses, the woman supervisor riding the scooty was busy on the phone with ear phone in her ear and rammed her scooty CG- 13 CA 3024 into the trailer. The accident is being told due to the negligence of the woman. Scooty rider Mahila Sanskar is said to be the supervisor of the SLR center located at School Road. Jutmil police reached the spot on the information of the accident and taking the heavy vehicle trailer in their possession is taking further action.

  • Youth Congress leader arrested for gambling

    Youth Congress leader arrested for gambling

    Raipur. Police is continuously taking action regarding gambling and betting. Despite this, the bookies are not taking the name of being less. Police is taking action against gambling and speculators in different areas. Such a case has come to the fore from the Arang area adjacent to the capital Raipur. Where the police have arrested 8 bookies including surveillance crooks playing gambling. During this, the police have recovered 52 cards including 1 lakh 55 thousand cash.

    The arrested accused have been identified as Karan Patel, Girdhar Nishad, Balram Sahu, Tamradhwaj Sahu, Ishwar Yadav alias Musu Yadav, Champu alias Champeshwar Sahu (police station guard is a rogue) and Ajay Chandrakar along with Alok Sharma (Raipur Rural Vice President of NSUI) Hui. The police have arrested all the accused and are interrogating them. The matter is of Arang area. A case has been registered against all the accused under Section 6 of the Gambling Prohibition Act 2022.